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Couscous with Curried Chicken and Chickpeas
Photo: Lily Banse

Couscous with Curried Chicken and Chickpeas

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

715
Calories
48g
Protein
21g
Fat
85g
Carbs

Counts 13 of 14 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Couscous 1 cup cooked (157g) 176
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Chickpea 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained 134
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 small zucchini, diced
  • One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, plus whole sprigs, for garnish

Directions

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n a large skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, curry, cinnamon, cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the stock and simmer until reduced by one-third, about 10 minutes. Add the diced red pepper and zucchini and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the chickpeas and cook for 1 minute longer. Season the curried chicken with salt.

2

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the couscous and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork, then add the chopped cilantro and toss. Transfer the curry to a serving bowl, garnish with the cilantro sprigs and serve with the couscous.

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